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"Georgia National Guard troops deployed to Washington D.C. in mid-September 2023, supporting local law enforcement and federal interventions to address crime, as seen in this image of armed guards patrolling a key federal building."

Georgia National Guard to Deploy 300 Troops to Washington to Support Federal Efforts Amid Crime Concerns

Sep 06, 2025

About 300 Georgia National Guard troops will be deployed to Washington in mid-September to support President Donald Trump's federal interven ... read more

"Gwinnett County police investigate the scene of the tragic shooting where Oscar Alexis Cruz was found dead in the parking lot of Cannon United Methodist Church, highlighting the ongoing investigation into the brutal crime committed by Raymond Cooper."

Arrest Made in Gwinnett County Church Shooting as New Details Reveal Grisly Murder of Oscar Alexis Cruz

Sep 05, 2025

On July 22, Oscar Alexis Cruz was found dead in the parking lot of Cannon United Methodist Church in Gwinnett County, and new details have e ... read more

Alt text: "22-year-old Zinnia Hernandez arrested for attempted murder and child abandonment after leaving her newborn in a dumpster at Budgetel Inn & Suites in Columbus, Georgia. Police report the baby was found safe and stable at Piedmont Columbus Regional

Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder After Leaving Newborn in Dumpster at Columbus Hotel

Sep 05, 2025

Zinnia Hernandez, 22, was arrested after leaving her newborn in a dumpster at the Budgetel Inn & Suites in Columbus, Georgia, on Tuesday. Sh ... read more

"Masked vandals attacking the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in downtown Atlanta during a protest, causing significant damage with rocks and bottles in July 2020, highlighting the rise of violence amid nationwide demonstrations against law enforcement and racial injustice."

FBI Seeks Suspect in 2020 Atlanta ICE Office Vandalism with $10000 Reward

Sep 05, 2025

On July 25, 2020, a group of masked vandals attacked the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in downtown Atlanta, causing ... read more

"DeKalb County firefighters responding to a Labor Day apartment fire in Stonecrest, Atlanta, where 48-year-old Stephanie Wiley tragically lost her life. The image captures the heavy flames engulfing the apartment complex, highlighting the urgency of the emergency

Tragic Stonecrest Fire Claims Life of Mother as Ex-Boyfriend Arrested for Murder and Arson

Sep 05, 2025

Nicole Lebby-Wiley received tragic news at 4 a.m. when she learned her sister-in-law, 48-year-old Stephanie Wiley, had died in a fire at her ... read more

"DeKalb County detectives investigate tragic shooting scene at Forest of Columbia Apartments in Atlanta, where William Lewis Almond allegedly killed Tomekia Pullins and her friend’s 6-year-old daughter, Dior Scott, highlighting serious domestic violence and gun crime issues."

DeKalb County Man Indicted on Multiple Charges Following Tragic Double Homicide of Woman and Child

Sep 05, 2025

William Lewis Almond, 47, has been indicted by a grand jury in DeKalb County on multiple charges, including malice murder and aggravated ass ... read more

Alt text: "Emergency responders at the scene of a fatal shooting in southeast Atlanta, where a 16-year-old boy was shot at his home on Mulberry Row; background shows police tape and a distressed woman, highlighting the chaotic aftermath of the incident

Tragic Atlanta Shooting Claims Life of 16-Year-Old as Neighbors Describe Frantic Scene

Sep 05, 2025

Emergency calls released on Friday detail a chaotic scene following the shooting of 16-year-old Daquavius Royalston at his southeast Atlanta ... read more

"Two former Milton High School basketball players Cameron Walker and Jonathan Murray in court for plea hearing related to the 2021 shooting death of Kennesaw State student Connor Mediate, highlighting the tragic consequences of a drug exchange gone wrong in Alpharetta

Former Milton High Basketball Players Plead Guilty in Kennesaw State Student Shooting Case

Sep 04, 2025

Two former Milton High School basketball players, Cameron Walker and Jonathan Murray, pleaded guilty on October 12, 2023, to reduced charges ... read more

Alt text: "Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect, awaiting trial in Barrow County for charges including second-degree murder and child cruelty, set for February 6, 2025, one year after the tragic

New Trial Date Set for Father of Apalachee High School Shooting Suspect as Anniversary Approaches

Sep 04, 2025

A new trial date for Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect, has been set for February 6, following a request ... read more

"Locust Grove police officers responding to a house fire on Cadence Street, where a knife-wielding suspect was fatally shot after refusing to drop his weapon, leading to the discovery of a deceased woman in a burning bedroom. The scene highlights

Locust Grove Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man During House Fire Investigation Woman Found Dead in Burning Bedroom

Sep 04, 2025

Locust Grove police fatally shot a man wielding a knife while responding to a house fire on Cadence Street early Thursday morning. Upon ente ... read more

**Alt Text:** Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen speaks at a press conference regarding his lawsuit against the Clayton County Board of Commissioners over budget constraints affecting jail management and staffing. The image highlights the sheriff's concerns about the overcrowded Clayton County Detention Center

Clayton County Sheriff Sues Commissioners Over Budget Cuts Impacting Jail Safety and Staffing

Sep 04, 2025

Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen has filed a lawsuit against county commissioners, claiming budget constraints are hindering his ability t ... read more

"Former NBA player Javaris Crittenton, involved in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the children of Jullian Jones, a young mother he fatally shot in Atlanta in 2011, stands outside a Fulton County courthouse. The lawsuit seeks

Javaris Crittenton Sued by Children of Slain Mother Fourteen Years After Fatal Shooting in Atlanta

Sep 04, 2025

Fourteen years after the fatal shooting of Jullian Jones in August 2011, former Los Angeles Lakers player Javaris Crittenton is being sued b ... read more

"Tamara Nicole Weaver, a Spalding County mother wrongfully convicted in a child abuse case, is seen leaving court after a judge granted her a new trial due to her former attorney's conflict of interest. Weaver, who has been imprisoned for

Spalding County Mother Granted New Trial After Judge Rules Attorney Conflict Led to Miscarriage of Justice

Sep 04, 2025

A judge has ruled that Tamara Nicole Weaver, a Spalding County mother imprisoned for over a decade due to a child abuse conviction, deserves ... read more

"Gwinnett County high school students involved in a stabbing incident, highlighting rising concerns over school safety in Atlanta. One student hospitalized after fight, another facing charges."

Gwinnett County High School Stabbing Leads to Hospitalization and Arrest in Morning Brawl

Sep 03, 2025

A Gwinnett County high school student was hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Wednesday morning involving two South Gwinnett stude ... read more

"Fire engulfs historic Atlanta mansion at 490 West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead, known for its roles in 'Zombieland' and 'The Three Stooges,' as firefighters battle flames from roof installation incident on Wednesday afternoon

Historic Atlanta Estate Featured in Film and TV Catches Fire in Buckhead Blaze

Sep 03, 2025

A significant fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at one of Atlanta's largest homes, located at 490 West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead. The bl ... read more

"Police at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, Georgia, following the fatal shooting of suspect Catrell Ford by deputies after he allegedly shot a woman and injured a 79-year-old man earlier in the day. The incident highlights ongoing crime concerns in

Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Woman in Middle Georgia Dies After Deputy-Involved Shooting at Cemetery

Sep 03, 2025

A suspect identified as 43-year-old Catrell Ford was shot and killed by deputies at Rose Hill Cemetery in Middle Georgia on Tuesday night af ... read more

Alt text: "Smyrna apartment fire scene at Bella 810 on Windy Hill Road, where a person was found dead, raising suspicions of foul play amid ongoing investigation by police and fire officials."

Smyrna Apartment Fire Claims Life as Suspicion of Foul Play Arises

Sep 03, 2025

A person was discovered dead following a fire at the Bella 810 apartments on Windy Hill Road in Smyrna on Wednesday morning, with officials ... read more

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